{"product_id":"9781908007186","title":"THE CELESTIAL BIBENDUM","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE CELESTIAL BIBENDUM\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work gathers in a single integral volume one of the first and most iconic creations by Nicolas De Crécy. The reader will delve into a surreal and ruthless universe set in the fictional New York on Duero, where the Devil manifests in the everyday. Considered a treatise on daily madness, this comic lays the foundations for the author's unmistakable style and offers a visual and narrative experience that oscillates between a childhood nightmare and the sharpest satire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative takes place in the strange and oppressive city of New York on Duero, a setting where the absurd and the demonic seep into the daily lives of its inhabitants. Through panels laden with dark humor and an oneiric aesthetic, De Crécy constructs a fragmentary tale that functions as a compendium of his early obsessions. The Celestial Bibendum does not follow a conventional linear plot, but rather presents itself as a succession of grotesque situations and visions that explore the irrationality of the modern world. It is, in essence, a work that anticipates and condenses the entire universe that the author would later develop, establishing itself as a graphic novel classic due to its quality and artistic dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMadness and irrationality in everyday life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe presence of the demonic and the supernatural in urban environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial criticism and satire through the absurd and dark humor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe exploration of nightmares and childhood fears in adulthood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe development of an experimental visual and narrative language in comics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is recommended for graphic novel readers who are looking for auteur works with a powerful visual style and unconventional narrative. It is ideal for fans of Nicolas De Crécy and those interested in avant-garde European comics, graphic surrealism, and stories that challenge traditional narrative structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a seminal work that marks the beginning of the career of a master of the graphic novel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersive reading experience in a unique visual universe, full of details and oneiric atmospheres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep and biting reflection on the human condition, presented with acid and disturbing humor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn integral volume that gathers a dispersed work into a single tome for the first time, facilitating its complete enjoyment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Nicolas De Crécy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ponent Mon Editorial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Comics and Cartoons, Graphic Novels, Graphic Novels: History and Criticism, Role-playing Games, Wargames and Management Games, Comics and Graphic Novels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Integrals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: March 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Celestial Bibendum is a key piece for understanding the evolution of Nicolas De Crécy as an author. This integral edition offers a unique opportunity to discover the foundations of his creative universe, characterized by a mix of lyricism and rawness. Its value lies in being an early testament to a talent that would define contemporary European comics, proving of great interest to both collectors and new readers who wish to explore the roots of more daring graphic narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PONENT MON EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405702685019,"sku":"9781908007186","price":38.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978190800718.jpg?v=1781830544","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9781908007186","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}